Author: Gabriella

My name is Gabriella and I have an interest in a variety of art forms. I use photography both in my day job and as a form of artistic expression. I have started using photography as a means to also promote my jewellery business as well. In the past 2 and a half years; my images have been exhibited in digital exhibitions across the globe. This website is a dual site promoting my images as well as my hand made artisan jewellery. In terms of jewellery making I use the art of wire wrapping and crocheting. My pieces are unique and limited edition; especially the wire wrapping. My jelweery pieces have also travelled the globe; finding forever homes in Australia; USA and UK.
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Jade feathered pendant

Gabriella

Jade pendant

(price includes postage and packaging; 24" silver plated chain; comes in a handy storage pouch - ships internationally)

£48.00

This intricate pendant is wire wrapped in tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire.

The gem stone is a translucent semi precious green Jade stone. Due to the translucency of the stone photographing the true colour was tricky; the stone has silver veins running through it; giving the pendant a unique look pending on the light.

The size of the pendant will look amazing on a long chain (included). The pendant comes packaged in a gold organza bag; for safe storage.

If you wish to own this delicate piece of jewelry you can purchase it on my Etsy page. (£42+shipping)

https://www.etsy.com/

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Weekend thoughts

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The weekend is the time when I have time to create or indeed look after my online Esty shop. It is a time when I can sit down; forget about the day job and do what I like best – using my imagination. Using my hands to make jewelry pieces; and use my camera to then publish my work. My Etsy shop is called Artistic Ambivalence – I called it such because i find it very difficult to just do one type of creative art. I like photography – as you saw with some of my images; but I also … Continue reading Weekend thoughts

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A new year a new begining

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Some may say that they would like to see the back of 2016 as it was filled with a lot of negative vibes; celebrities leaving the stage; wars waged won and lost; globally life is more volatile than perhaps a year ago. I say each year brings with itself new challenges and new beginnings; if we each do one good deed; show one smile; look after one other person than just ourselves; we can improve the outcomes for many. Wish you all a prosperous; peaceful; happy new year.   Continue reading A new year a new begining

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Curves and style

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Sometimes it takes a few tries for something intricate to be created. The three pieces that i present to you are the latest in my endeavor to perfect my craft. Some would say they are in line with the “steampunk” fashion trend. The curves in the wires gives it them a more sophisticated appearance. Gone are the straight lines with simple wiring; and in come the intricate; the curvy, the complicated strands. Two of the pieces contain 3 beads each – one with two clear Swarovski Crystals and a blue glass bead; one with three blue Swarovski crystals; and one … Continue reading Curves and style

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The winner’s medal – the creative process

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Saturdays are my creative days. Having a full time job, the weekends are all about creativity. I sometimes doodle whilst talking on the phone or in meetings, and at times I turn them into jewelry. Above you can see the breakdown of the pendant the weaves used to create the details and the shape. Below you can see some of the steps in action.   The original drawing  just had a circle with v-lines cutting it through. I knew that this could be a pendant the moment the doodle took shape. All in all it took me 6 hours to weave … Continue reading The winner’s medal – the creative process

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One two three four….

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This is a piece of jewellery i have been working on for some time. I made the pendant a number if months ago. It is made using a stone i picked up on the beach in the South of France many moons ago. The wrapping is copper wire, and the “beads” are infact black coloured fresh ware pearls.  I knew that the pendant would lendvitself to a custom made chain to give it an authentic look.  Making the chain was the slightly longer process. I knew it needed a less polished look than a chain with round links. So I … Continue reading One two three four….

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Pearly strands

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This piece is a work in progress which will culminate in being a set of earrings and a pendant. I have a center piece which now needs to be turned into a finished object. I know that this design appeals to me and hopefully appeals to my viewers.; though I am not sure of the next step as yet. I have experimented turning it into an earring and has not worked out yet. A work in progress indeed. Continue reading Pearly strands

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One liner

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Best one liner i have heard in a long while…this spoken by a police officer by Buckingham Palace in London, whilst I was passing through the crowd that was staring at the changing of the guards. Well this poor tourist was trying to get a better look at what was going on …but to his bad luck the policement spotted him as he climbed onto the wall…with the typical coolness of a British officer he proceeded at discouraging the tourist with kind words, which were as follows: “The Queen doesn’t climb on your wall at home so don’t climb on … Continue reading One liner

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RICH AND POOR PEOPLE

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One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?” “It was great, Dad.” “Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked. “Oh yeah,” said the son. “So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father. The son answered: “I … Continue reading THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RICH AND POOR PEOPLE

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Another day in the world of fashion

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For a person who is not that much into fashion, i have been up and down the catwalks more than I have been in touch with fashion for deades! Do i mind? NO! This is a world apart, so far met only friendly donw to earth people, who are not afraid to chat to you and don’t think their s***8* smells of roses….Today once again i spent a whole day in the world of fashion “Clothes Show Live” in Birmingham and what a day..the fashion show was AMAZING beautiful coreography and people…pics to follow….and yes i did go up and … Continue reading Another day in the world of fashion

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The Law’s of Jante

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The Law’s of Jante- something i discovered today whilst reading up on some myspace blogs they are: You shall not believe that you are somebody.(You must believe that you are the most unworthy of all: For since we only in the capacity of ourselves own the presupposition to recognize and comprehend our own conceptions that we project upon anybody; then everything and everyone must be as selfpitying and – therefore also – as evil as you only then may feel.) You shall not believe that you are as worthy as us. (You are to believe that you are as unworthy … Continue reading The Law’s of Jante

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Fashion show at the V&A

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Saint Hill Couture Originally uploaded by gabiszek So…life’s good mixing with the “IT” crowed, been to yet another fashion show, me who is terrible at fashion….once again out came the Cannon and took some pics…(over 4000- what can you do if it is automatic firing) so had a lovely time, some of the designers were magical, one i spoke to was very friendly he even told us he designed something for Mariah Carey (how lucky were we to talk to him)…all the glam and fab stuff. Continue reading Fashion show at the V&A

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Sports….

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Well, my day job is great sometimes….though you work long hours and stay late…it can be fun. One of the projects involves some fitness work-outs…and tell you what if i had actually stuck with it i would be slimmer and more in shape that i ever was…It is good though..after a long day in the office staring at a computer is so nice to be able to enjoy a good work-out (i am sure i will be in pain tomorrow but today is still ok). We had an interesting discussion with some of the young people it all started from … Continue reading Sports….